John W. Johnson Sr.
July 26, 1943 - May 23, 2022
John W. Johnson, Sr., age 78, a resident of Semmes, AL, passed away May 23, 2022 with his family by his side. He served in the US Army and worked at the State Docks for many years. He also belonged to the Mardi Gras association, Jokers Wild and was a member of the Styx River Resort. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Mary Catherine Hickson Johnson; first wife, Freddie Johnson; and second wife, Joan Johnson. He is survived by his fiancee, Irene Burnell; 2 sons, Ryan Johnson Kepley (Rachel) and John W. Johnson, Jr. (Angel); 5 daughters, Brittney Johnson, Toni Wilson (Bud), Terri Keller (Tony), Tammy Gordy, and Traci Fleming (Bruce); grandchildren, Jessica Gordy, Jennifer White, Lindsay Johnson, Diana White, Dearl White, Jerry White, Freddie Johnson, Chelsea Johnson, Josh Key, Thomas Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Michael Johnson, Ronan Kepley, Milo Kepley, and Ian Kepley; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Douglas Johnson (Janie); sister, Kitty Emery; multiple nieces and nephews; other relatives, and many friends. Special expressions of gratitude are extended to the Alabama Hospice Group for the professional and unequivocal compassionate care rendered to our dear loved one. Visitation will be held at Serenity Funeral Home on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 9-10 AM, followed by service at 10 AM. Interment will be held in Serenity Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
John W. Johnson, Sr., age 78, a resident of Semmes, AL, passed away May 23, 2022 with his family by his side. He served in the US Army and worked at the State Docks for many years. He also belonged to the Mardi Gras association, Jokers Wild... View Obituary & Service Information